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When is Orientation and what does it cover?

If you're an Advanced Standing Student, Orientation begins on August 3, 2015.

If you're a Two-Year, Extended, Reduced Residency, Transfer, or Online Campus Student Orientation will be held the week of August 31 - September 4, 2015.

During Orientation, incoming students receive their class schedules and learn about registration, their field placements, and various student resources, among other topics.

Orientation Schedules:

To be released in August 2015. Watch this space.

Preparation for the Profession Orientation:

In addition to general orientation, incoming first-year students who are entering field in Fall 2015 must attend the Preparation for the Profession Orientation, designed to help them with their field placement internships, which begin on Monday, September 21, 2015.

These sessions are mandatory and will be held on the following dates:

Friday, September 4 (Part of Orientation Week)
Tuesday, September 8 (Community Day Walk)Friday, September 11

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